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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.70, 633.69 and 359.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.70, 633.69 and 359.30 is: 537.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.70 : 633.69 = 359.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.70/633.69 = 359.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.70x = 633.69 × 359.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.70x = 227,686.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,686.40/423.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.38

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